Material Handler Ii

Job Description

Location:

275 Aiken Road

Asheville, NC 28804

Shift:

Monday - Friday

6 am - 2:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Unloads stores and distributes both purchased material and internally manufactured parts and assemblies.
• Checks purchased material order for accuracy; record parts or material received and delivered, as the need arises, and supervises the inventory level of basic parts and materials.
• Responds to written or verbal requests for material in received or manufactured parts storage.
• Distributes material, parts, and assemblies to production lines.
• Operates forklift, hand truck, buggy, or hoist to unload, store and distribute parts and material.
• Places parts in bins or other locations as designated, maintaining accuracy of assigned inventory storage.
• Performs all duties using required safety procedures and equipment according to company policies and practices.
• Performs equipment safety check and completes documentation as required.
• Performs system generated predetermined cycle count on designated parts and documents. Investigate discrepancies or adjust errors and reports to supervisor as appropriate.
• Stores items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.

Warehouse

• Loads, unloads, stores, and distributes both purchased material and internally manufactured parts and assemblies.
• Checks purchased material order for accuracy; record parts or material received and delivered, as the need arises.
• Examines and inspects stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors. Initiates non-conformance ticket when parts are identified as defective.
• Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or pallet storage area. 
• Fills pick orders accurately and timely to ensure full production rates are supported.  Distributes material, parts, and assemblies to production lines.
• Scan barcode to manage and maintain accuracy of inventory storage and change. Places parts in bins or other locations as designated.
• Supervises the inventory level of basic parts and materials.  Notifies' supervisor/coordinator or purchasing, as the need arises of inventory shortages.
• Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming shipments.
• Enters product related information into computer system to supervise bar codes, locations, or production rates.
• Communicates optimally within department or with other departments to relay key information.  Open to and asks for suggestions and opinions of others regarding materials issues and goals.
• Troubleshoots work related problems to Supervisor, Coordinators or Engineering team.
• Performs other duties, provides support and coverage on all operations in the department as requested by supervisor.  Cross training and flexibility required.
• Maintains clean and organized work area that supports co-workers and safety, efficiency, quality, and customer demands.
• Fully engaged, initiates activities that support department and team goals, suggests improvements in work methods and is actively involved with all team activities within the department.
• Applies computer systems to check e-mail, complete online training and complete Performance Management and Development goals.
• Assures that tools and equipment are in accurate condition for usage. 

Shipping

• Follows HAZMAT safety procedures when handling hazardous materials and completes MRB (Material Review Board) sheets and follows federal laws supervising waste disposal methods.
• Performs specific shipping preparation based on order, destination, company and shipping specific requirements to meet customer requests.
• Coordinates shipping details such as carrier, special crating requirements, etc.

Education:

• Requires high school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Beginner Digital literacy or willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and differentiate part numbers, labels, and work instructions.
• Forklift license preferred or be able to acquire certification within three months
• Standing, bending, reaching, and handling bulky parts is common to the job. Frequently lifts 35 pounds.
• Able to safely operate a panel saw and nail gun to wood crate units as needed.

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